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Not a Trace of Truth from The Trace
The Trace, a Michael Bloomberg-funded propaganda mill that masquerades as a “media” outlet, has been churning out lies about the Second Amendment and gun laws for nearly a decade. In April, this “newsroom” of anti-gun activists began running a series of podcasts—under the title In Guns We Trust—and it is …
“Crime Impacted” Chicago Resident Told, Defend Yourself, Get a Gun
A Chicago mother who called 911 after two masked men broke into her home reportedly had to wait more than four hours before police officers arrived. The woman, identified only as Michelle, was told during her initial call to wait outside her home and that a unit had been dispatched. After five …
Hard Questions, But Few Clear Answers as Congress Probes ATF Tactics and Overreach
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) suffered two bruising days on Capitol Hill last week during oversight hearings attempting to get to the bottom of a fatal raid and other recent enforcement overreaches involving peaceable Americans. Many hard questions were asked but few clear answers emerged, as …
Law Enforcement Officers and the “Freedom to be Safe” in Biden’s America
A proclamation issued by President Joe Biden on May 10 to mark “Peace Officers Memorial Day and Police Officer Week” included a recital of measures to support police officers and “keep law enforcement on the beat and communities safe from violence.” These included Biden’s “historic” actions to further gun control measures and …
Unanimous Supreme Court Calls Foul on Government Efforts to Blacklist & Informally Censor Disfavored Political Groups Such as the NRA
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a unanimous ruling, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a warning to government officials that the First Amendment prohibits them from “wielding their power selectively to punish or suppress speech,” whether directly or indirectly by “coerc[ing] a private party to punish or suppress disfavored speech on [the …
Refuse To Be A Victim—More Relevant Than Ever
The NRA Refuse To Be A Victim (RTBAV) program is becoming more and more relevant as time passes. Depending upon your news sources, the crime rate is either rising or falling by the day, but either way, crime won’t disappear entirely. Regardless, we can still move through our daily lives …
Understanding SCOTUS Denials of Certiorari
On May 20, the United States Supreme Court denied certiorari in Bianchi v. Brown, a challenge to Maryland’s ban on “assault weapons.” This denial understandably has many gun owners concerned that the Supreme Court is letting a broad ban on firearms stand in Mayland. These concerns have been exacerbated by news …
Chicago Crime Alerts – Pernicious Perception or an Inconvenient Truth?
Earlier this year, Chicago city council member Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth made steering-wheel locks available for free to interested residents. The message she shared was that “[s]afety is a top priority for our office. We believe that everyone deserves to live in a safe and healthy neighborhood: a goal that we’re working to achieve …
Minnesota: Governor Tim Walz Signs Anti-Gun Bill Into Law
On May 24th, Governor Tim Walz signed House File 5247, a large omnibus bill that incorporated language from House File 2609, a bill that banned certain firearm triggers. The effective date for the trigger ban is set for January 1st of 2025. Article 36, HF 5247 includes vague and ambiguous language that bans …
Gun Skills | Defensive Ammunition: Bullet Types and Construction
At the inception of centerfire cartridges, a pure lead bullet was the chosen projectile for a few reasons: It was simple to construct, the material was plentiful and, with no more than a mold and a heat source, the owner could make their own projectiles on the frontier. But, while …